In an anticipated assembly between the Nationwide League's greatest powerhouses, the Dodgers host the Atlanta Braves for the primary time in 2024 this weekend.
The 2 groups final performed at Dodger Stadium in early September of final season, the place the Braves defeated the Dodgers three video games to 1. Within the sequence, reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. he reached the unique 30 residence run/60 stolen base membership, the primary participant in baseball historical past to attain each in a single season.
Gavin Stone will begin the sequence for the Dodgers, making his sixth begin of the season. Stone is coming off arguably the very best outing of his main league profession as he went seven innings, permitting simply two hits and one run whereas placing out and strolling two in opposition to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Charlie Morton will make his sixth begin of the season for Atlanta, coming into with a 3.60 ERA and a 115+ ERA. In his earlier begin in opposition to the Dodgers on September 3, Morton lasted simply 4 innings whereas struggling a loss within the Dodgers' solely win of the sequence.
Shohei Ohtani is again within the Dodgers lineup after taking the night time off throughout Wednesday's recreation in opposition to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Freddie Freeman faces his outdated workforce for the fifth time in his profession, as he enters Friday's contest hitting .320 with three residence runs and 7 RBIs in 13 video games in opposition to Atlanta.
Recreation information
- Groups: Dodgers vs. Braves
- Stadium: Dodger Stadium
- Time: 7:10 pm PT
- TV: SportsNet LA
- Radio: KLAC AM 570, KTNQ 1020
